Defect Description For Recall
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) Is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23Db, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, And 2018-2021 Chateau 23U Motorhomes. Bolts Of The Wrong Size Were Used To Secure The Barrel Chair Pedestals, Allowing The Pedestal To Separate From The Floor In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Motorhomes Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 207, “Seating Systems” And Number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOR MOTOR COACH
Model Of Vehicle
FOUR WINDS
Year
2021
Recall Campaign Number
20V458000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Pedestal Were To Separate From The Floor During A Crash, The Seat Belt Anchorages May Fail, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
TMC Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Pedestal Bolt Size, CorreCTIng The Hardware As Necessary, Free Of Charge. This Recall Began September 14, 2020. Owners May Contact TMC Customer Service At 1-877-855-2867. TMC’S Number For This Recall Is Rc000202.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
248
Date Owners Notified
20200914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20200805
Make Campaign Number
RC000202
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207